I cover most of the highlights in this video. There's a ton of small stuff that I skipped over (like those rear marker lights being so easy to smash off) but a lot of the other details will come up during the build. If you haven't noticed, I'm super excited for this build! It's going to be so nice to have a tool that is exactly right for my needs!
@larrybe2900
4 жыл бұрын
It appeared you did not mind going inside when you were done talking.
@americafirst7785
4 жыл бұрын
I can Appreciate your love of sawing up timber thanks I'm subscriber
@realfoggy
4 жыл бұрын
If you are doing the fabrication yourself, check out fireball tools. He is a KZitemr and has a line of welding squares that a bunch of other KZitemrs have been using and they seem to make fabricating a whole lot easier.
@gregmislick1117
4 жыл бұрын
@@realfoggy I believe that Matt has a couple of them already...and yeah, they are very nice looking. I first saw them on Alec Steel's channel when he had Mr. Fireball himself over for a visit.
@realfoggy
4 жыл бұрын
@@gregmislick1117 That's where I saw them first too. I also saw them on Abom79 and a few others that I can't recall at the moment. Did you happen to see his new line of tools? He made a video demonstrating them.
@AndreaArzensek
4 жыл бұрын
I have no interest in hauling logs or making a fat ass size trailer, yet I watched every second of your video. I find these so pleasing and entertaining to watch, thanks Matt.
@MMABembel
3 жыл бұрын
i have to watch for school
@SteveP-vm1uc
4 жыл бұрын
Matt, I love that you are building this trailer yourself. I know many excellent welders that I trust with my life, but to buy a ready made trailer is a worrisome thing for me and having one custom built is MONSTER MONEY.. I have a few suggestions. 1) Especially with the new dually, as it is not so nimble. Put a hitch on the front of the truck. It will help both at your house, but also when you have tight places to get in and load at other places. 2) If I were building this, I think I'd be looking at beveled sides. Maybe 70*s over the wheels. With only 1 log the trailer will be quite easy on the load, but with 2 or 3 the wedge sides will keep the load pushing to the center of the trailer. That will really help balance the load and keep it where you put it. 3) If yo make a taller arch and fasten the pivots close to the back of the rear wheels, you will probably only need to make 1 pick per log. As long as you stay under 13' 6" you can go under most bridges. Keeping it under 11" total should even get you under any telephone wires or power wires at people's homes. 4) TAG EYES.. Weld on MANY TAG EYES... You cannot have too many places to chain or strap things down on a trailer. Love the Dually!!!!
@cherylcoates6820
4 жыл бұрын
something that will help you with getting into tight areas is a receiver on the front of your truck. Then instead of backing in you simply drive the trailer into the yard.
@davesalzer3220
4 жыл бұрын
I knew a one armed man back in the 80’s who built a big arch with hydraulic cylinders to power the boom angle. Big winch on top. He could literally load that 5 ton truck to the stops alone with a pair of big tongs. Amazing, Bill Hickey was a genuine genius.
@donvanco3078
4 жыл бұрын
I don't have any comments on the trialer build (good luck with it!) - but I will say watching your neighbors in the background dig their way out of the snow I absolutely don't miss the weather up north. Greetings from Florida!
@RPD8256
4 жыл бұрын
Tongue jack access should be on the right (passenger) side for safety reasons. Don’t want to operate it from the driver (traffic) side if you’re stopped on the road-side and have your posterior hanging out in traffic. Same as doing all your tie downs on the passenger side so they can be accessed safely without any risks of traffic interferences. We just had this very issue here in Minnesota when a driver stopped along side the road to check his load and he was hit by a passing car. Stay safe when you’re out on the road. Love your videos. You are a true “Renaissance Man”!
@thatellipsisguy8984
4 жыл бұрын
Rich Dunn given the size of the flares on that truck and Matt’s modest posterior, I reckon he’ll be right...
@zweg1321
4 жыл бұрын
Good job explaining the new and old trailer
@chemcody5119
4 жыл бұрын
I like that you have done all your homework Matt. So many people just hook up and go and have no idea whether or not they are towing safely. Looking forward to this build.
@peterchristensen4860
4 жыл бұрын
I was in ordnance/military service 22yrs and we had a specialty trailer very similar to yours BUT the arch mounted on a slide that ran on a very heavy built “ 18”knee wall “ so you could change the fulcrum point and ball hitch weight .
@kellyhensley4376
4 жыл бұрын
I can't stop watching your videos. Your an inspiration Sir.
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@dananelson8447
4 жыл бұрын
Enjoying the build Matt. Thanks for showing us the utility of the log arch. Appreciate your enthusiasm. You have enough experience with the old trailer to build one best suited to your needs. Weld on.
@bquade70
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr. C. Great video!
@maryblaylock6545
4 жыл бұрын
Have fun and be safe!
@phillypauly
4 жыл бұрын
can't wait. love your attitude about everything
@karolskakes388
4 жыл бұрын
For visibility when backing a small trailer, I added CB antennas to both rear corners. I have used both 48" and the 102". By simply drilling and tapping the proper hole size, (one can also just weld on the proper nut), the antenna can be put on or removed as needed. Now your rear corners are visible, so you know where the trailer is tracking. Great video loaded with good information. Happy Holidays to All
@rjtumble
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for the tip about the lug nut count, I didn't know that. Looking forward to you getting a log that comes close to maxing out the new trailer.
@mikebreidenbach9549
3 жыл бұрын
I did not know either!
@Maker_of_Things
4 жыл бұрын
I do love watching these bigger builds. Great seeing how you assess the need, and design the solution. I've built a few trailers in my time, smaller as I am in the UK, but I agree with the roller thing. I put a roller on the back of my log trailer thinking it would help. First log was fine, but often it also rested on the roller and meant the second log didn't benefit from it so it might as well not be there. Also had part loaded logs rolling back off when re setting the rigging. The biggest issue was the number of times I have climbed on to the trailer deck and stood on the roller by accident and was sent flying! By the third time I welded the roller solid. My log trailer had an extending tongue so I could carry longer lighter logs but still have a short 8' bed. I don't move logs anymore but my current small trailer also extends, but at the back end going from 6'6" to 8'2" mainly so that everything still fits on my drive. We have a little less space here in the UK. ;-)
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
I didn't think of that but I can see myself getting thrown by a roller. That's exactly my luck. thanks!
@grahamstretch6863
4 жыл бұрын
Alfred Chow Maker of Things I think if I were to build a trailer for this purpose I would put a 12 inch diameter 1/4 round (i.e 6” x 6” over a piece of 6” angle iron) on the rear corner to act as a pseudo roller.
@billy19461
4 жыл бұрын
Put a receiver hitch on the front of your truck and it will be a lot easier to get into a tight place. I live in Louisiana and we do it all the time for backing up boats and small utility trailers.
@thehusband12
4 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to start urban logging when I retire from the military in a few years. Glad you’ll have it all figured out for me by then. I just gotta get back into welding and buy all your plans!
@FredMcIntyre
4 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to following along Matt! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
thanks fred!
@kiwdwks
4 жыл бұрын
Look forward to your trailer build. Thanks for your videos!
@JoeHolick
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your advice and experience! The jack is normally on the passenger side so if you have trouble on a busy road you aren't out in the traffic working on your rig. Your channel is SUPER!
@larrylund2682
4 жыл бұрын
Matt's Master class on Urban Log moving. Nothing is left to the imagination. Moral of the story is, dream it up and do it. As always Matthew is happy to share his grand adventure from the Great White North. Thanks for sharing.
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Larry!
@kensaunders7905
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mat...consistent and viewable.
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ken!
@AdamMelton
4 жыл бұрын
Excited to see this build. One feature idea for the new trailer is to automatically engage the electric trailer brakes when you turn on the battery for the winch. That should also put less stress on the new rear supports.
@davedowding5883
4 жыл бұрын
So well presented! You have such an ability to communicate your ideas, plans and actions on your plans. I’m not in your business, but I do use thicker slabs, since I turn larger vessels for both functional and art objects. I came to know about you through the WoodWhisperer. I really enjoy all your videos so far. I wish you great success with this build. I really appreciate your “can-do” attitude and your skills. You also have such a keen artistic sense. You are quite an amazing package sir. Thanks for sharing you experiences through your videos! Be safe and keep smiling. Good luck from Texas y’all.
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Dave!
@SteveC38
4 жыл бұрын
That's a lot of thinking... I typically don't know what to expect for breakfast! You Rock Matt!
@kevinmorin7965
4 жыл бұрын
Matt, one way to avoid drop axles is to add a "beaver tail" ramp sloped up the back of the deck of the trailer. The log arch/gantry would be hinged to a lower point closer to the ground and the slope, being a metal deck, would slide the logs up while the deck itself would remain higher and the axle/spring hangars would remain "stock" instead of getting the ht change from the drop axle profile? rotisserie is a good idea for this size fab- reduces the weld position issues resulting in higher quality welds with less effort.
@kaycox5555
4 жыл бұрын
Well thought out; love seeing folks build or renovate on their own. Can't wait for the trailer series~!
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@oldiousnei
4 жыл бұрын
The trailer looks awesome.
@rockeerockey6941
4 жыл бұрын
Very well planed out! You've put a great deal of thought into the new trailer! Good Luck
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@nathansmith5229
4 жыл бұрын
1000% agree with every word you said. would like to add 6000# axles are very very rare so if you have 8 lugs you are almost certain to have 7000# or bigger.
@OldNew45
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I laughed, because I've been talking to a lot of tree crews lately, and need to get a trailer so I won't keep losing out on some of these amazing logs. I've been eyeing a trailer just like the one you have, and contemplating the same type of rig (with some slight differences of course).
@CB_ChaosLove
4 жыл бұрын
You rock and your vibe is awesome!!
@ScottWalshWoodworking
4 жыл бұрын
Nice ADR at 17:55! Looking forward to seeing the new trailer build!
@donnymcarter
4 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, Matt! I’m looking forward to the build!
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Donny!
@ga5743
4 жыл бұрын
You sure know how to back up with that truck/trailer. I’ve watched many of your videos Matt, ever since David Picciuto suggested your channel in his videos. Many good wishes to you and your family for the new year. Love seeing the kids grow too.
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being here :)
@befmx31
4 жыл бұрын
I would love to be able to build something like this. Even the apparatus you build to flip the trailer. Pretty damn cool!
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@Coolboater1
4 жыл бұрын
Matt, if you could please, include a strategy as to how you designed and built your "trailer rotisserie". Very cool. Also, while I have you her, why did you select 6"channel for the cross members instead of tubing, and are they also 1/4"?
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
The rotisserie was designed around the scraps I had to construct it. The biggest factor was the height as it needed to be at least as tall and half the trailer’s width. The cross members on the trailer are 4” channel with a web thickness of .2”. There’s a bit of weight saving with those being channel and not tube
@danaskubic2145
4 жыл бұрын
As usual, a great video Matt. Looking forward to the upcoming build series. When finished you can use the trailer twirler for a neighborhood pig roast. Thanks for sharing. Have a good day.
@nordyfamily
4 жыл бұрын
Great work! Thanks for taking the time to make, film, edit and share.
@dnngskn62
4 жыл бұрын
Let the build begin. When better than winter.Lol
@johntheloft
4 жыл бұрын
Matthew - thanks for the video - really enjoyed your talk though about design, cost ect. I have to say you must have some really understanding neighbours. If I attempted that here in the UK my house would be surrounded by Council Officials.
@grahamstretch6863
4 жыл бұрын
Roscoe Wilder Yes you are not wrong, mum and dad had a VW LT camper and a small classic 1972 caravan on their drive, new guy moves in and the place was swarming with council officials within a week! Hmm planning? use? rates? Fortunately we had 20 yr old photos of the caravan in the same place on the drive and in Spain and France and Germany which = sod off its a touring caravan and it is stored behind the building line! I was just overhauling the running gear getting it ready to use be used behind my classic Triumph when all this lockdown kicked in. 😢😢
@WorkingTimbersCo
4 жыл бұрын
Matt, love this stuff man! You are awesome for sharing all this knowledge!
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849
4 жыл бұрын
Matt: This was outstanding! I am close to considering just such a trailer for myself, and you answered so many questions. I will be checking out a custom build, as I have about 6 reputable companies in my area who do this. I cannot wait to see the progress on this. Honestly, I think of you everyday as I drive around and see all of these beautiful logs lying around people's yards or ads on FB or Craigslist. Thanks for all that you do to inspire all of us!
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks John!!
@PhilsWorkshop1953
4 жыл бұрын
Matt a couple of suggestions for you to think about have a hitch put on the front might be handy for manoeuvring around and a split charge system to charge the battery as you drive it around or fit the battery to the truck then a hook up much like a commercial trailer
@pcdubya
4 жыл бұрын
This is a great idea. I have to rig up something like for a bunch of logs/trees on my property that have fallen in all the recent storms. I usually cut what I can and let nature do the rest. Now I see this mini stonehenge contraption, too cool.
@JohnHarmon
4 жыл бұрын
In addition, building something is fun and rewarding in and of itself
@iROBODUDE
4 жыл бұрын
It seems that a recessed roller would be nice. Mounting it from the back side and not the outside, only exposing a slight bit of the round. This would allow a smooth transition when needed but there would be no way that anything could catch on it.
@trentgay3437
4 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly put a break system on it with a gear and spring latch system 4 one way rolling no worries about it allowing rollback just like a hand winch
@steveskouson9620
4 жыл бұрын
Matt, thank you for the Saw Stop plug! I work at a place that sells that saw. (Or, all their saws.) Can you imagine a saw company that actually shows pictures of cut and nicked fingers, on the OUTSIDE of the box? LOVE IT! Guys, if you're in the Phoenix AZ area, look up Timber Woodworking, in Mesa. (Sorry for the plug, Matt. But, these guys ROCK!) steve
@MarcDupont
4 жыл бұрын
might also want to add a ball to the front of the small truck for extra maneuverability when using the trailer as a crane or in tight spots.
@royreynolds108
4 жыл бұрын
Good idea. Easier to see when maneuvering than when backing up.
@thesplinteredfinger
4 жыл бұрын
You know what they say, it’s always something. Sounds like a well thought out plan!
@joetterolison4093
3 жыл бұрын
We have a 6'x10' Dump Trailer and now I am thinking of adding an arch and winch to the trailer The rear door frame has rusted out and needs to be rebuilt anyway So a new Door and Lifting arc are an interesting idea I might even look into using Hydraulic Cylinders instead of a winch since it already has the Hydraulics for lifting the Bed Thanks Ken in Florida
@IEnjoyCreatingVideos
4 жыл бұрын
Great video Matt! Thank you for sharing it with us.👌👍😎JP
@jimmymyers1364
4 жыл бұрын
You have done your homework and you are doing one hell of a good job building it looking forward to see the finished trailer
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@coburnlowman
4 жыл бұрын
My neighbor has a vehicle / ag tractor hauling trailer that the axle tandems are a frame with springs n all just big enough to hold both axles and springs. That frame has steel rollers ( much like engine hoist rollers) that ride in the frame of the trailer. With pins pulled on both sides you lock the trailer brakes and back up. The weight of the rear will let the back deck go to the ground and the tong is hinged so the deck can pivot. I am thinking of building my own , but have the track able to slide more to the rear if I need tong weight but have a notch for regular pulling as well. He doesn't have a log arch , but we have self loaded many logs with it. Usually a piece of plywood works to get the log over the rear of the trailer. With this kinda trailer you wouldn't need rear jacks because the rear is on the ground while loading.
@CCCfeinman55
4 жыл бұрын
Rollers don’t make real sense for your major applications. One nod to ease of loading might be to weld a piece of pipe tangential to the bed and the angled rear plate. It provides a rounded transition between near-vertical and the flat of the bed.....for those occasions when odd shapes and edges tend to want to catch on that rather sharp transition...excited to see your new build and the ideas you incorporate into it, as based on your experience. Best Holiday Wishes!
@rlund3
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent editing and very interesting video.
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@rlund3
4 жыл бұрын
@@mcremona You're welcome.
@paulstanding7267
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Matthew nice vlog love the snow.❄️ I’m glad you showed where you live for some reason I had you out in the sticks ( country side ) now I understand why you have maxed your outside buildings hope not to cold 🥶 hope you and your family have a nice thanksgiving if you have one 😀😀👍
@alexcarrie4526
4 жыл бұрын
Love it nice job, good luck.
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@leifjenkinson4039
4 жыл бұрын
Use to be involved in back and snaking trailers into exceedingly tight places. The worst were "short coupled" - typically like a snowmachine trailer. They have one of the defects you are designing out - the driver couldn't see them. They "respond" too fast; the slightest movement of the steering wheel and the trailer was out of control: pull forward, convince the driver to follow orders, do it again. Looks like your new tongue, and maybe axle placement, solves that. You are good at backing! Most people aren't. Find a farmer, say to him: please parallel-park it over there. 3 minutes later: Thank you sir or mam, shut it off and set your parking brake. Good job. (Were you a farmer in another life, Matt?)
@TheWhimsicalWoodworker
4 жыл бұрын
New trailer build! Woo hoo!
@joetterolison4093
3 жыл бұрын
Just a thought for an additional Triangular Tool to use when loading large logs What if You made a 2 to 3 foot high Triangular shaped metal structure with the top made with the tip cutoff and a flat bar a foot wide horizontal to the ground or left it as a triangle so the tip bites into the bark better (Maybe Taller) So the Log will be airborne for most of it movement onto the trailer before it touches the deck at all Imagine that You stop the lifting arch before its just past perpendicular to the trailer Then take that Triangular device with the POINTED TIP placed it as far back under the log and continue loading the log with the main Arch and winch The log will be totally in the air and supported by that Triangular Tool and the Lifting Arch Then once it has a bite in the log You continue Your loading and the tail of the log will lift until the Triangular Tool is straight up and as the log moves forward the log begins to lower slowly onto the trailer deck ***( Not sure how to slow the Triangular Tool down once it goes past the peak of its movement)*** *** Maybe do not put the Triangular Tool in place until the Lifting Arch goes past its peak and the log is closer to the deck before the Triangular Tool reaches its perpendicular position )*** Maybe use the Triangular Tool Just before the log makes contact with the tail of the trailer deck so the log starts lifting before rubbing on the trailer The front of the log moves forward and the Triangular Tool lifts the tail of the log and no dragging on the trailer until the Triangular Tool pivots past its peak and then begins to lower the tail of the log onto the trailer and it falls free once the log is on trailer Reason for this idea would remove the Coefficient of Drag of the log on the trailer deck and the ground and the end of the trailer Little or NO DAMAGE to the trailer from it dragging across the rear It would act like a CRUTCH for the tail of the log and raise it above the tail of the trailer I believe the load on Your Winch will be drastically reduced and assist in its ease of doing the work and reduce the wear and tear on the Winch and the cables and the deck of the trailer Just an idea The only other idea would be make 2 Arches and lift the entire log and simply back under it, but that involves a frame setup like the ones they deliver Cemetery Cement vaults with Thanks for all Your videos Ken in Florida
@jamesbarisitz4794
4 жыл бұрын
Quick idea. Where the deck and the ramp meet. Increase the gap eough to accommodate a pipe welded flush to each plane. Ramp and non roller bullnose roller?👍Can't wait for the build.
@stevefromlondon9175
4 жыл бұрын
Love your video there always easy to watch with out crazy music playing one question how do you get on with your neighbour with your mill going etc Regards Steve UK London
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We get on quite well
@jeffreycollins7297
4 жыл бұрын
I asked my Dad that question one time about the placement of the jack on the trailer, he said it was so when you are on the side of the road, you aren't with your back to the road. All about being careful.
@gregmislick1117
4 жыл бұрын
good point ... but you could always have 2 jacks, 1 for convenience and one for road issues. My Travel Trailer has center jack which you can access from either side ( and it's electric...but man, your finger gets sore holding that button down ;) )
@jeffkatzer
4 жыл бұрын
This is gonna be awesome.
@littlearsehole75
4 жыл бұрын
I like that Dually.
@VitorMadeira
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you so very much and greetings from Portugal.
@robertmorris8709
4 жыл бұрын
A lot of thought has gone into your planning. Do add some gussets to tongue for extra rigidity, will give you some more area for hold down points for other tie downs? By the way? What color are you planning on? Color of dually would be amazing. Good luck.
@mrbob55304
4 жыл бұрын
@14:25 The jack is on the passenger side for safety reasons. You can get to it safely if you're pulled over somewhere on the shoulder. (Same with ratchet straps--you want the binder mechanism on the passenger side so you can check/adjust them safely.)
@anthonybennallack9087
2 жыл бұрын
Consider a push pull conveyor belt, belly dump system. I'm having a trailer built with that system and a knuckle boom on tongue!!! 22' long, tandem duelly wheels. Check out the ant trailer.
@dustwoodstudios7580
4 жыл бұрын
This is awesome man, just like the band saw, I wish one day a get to build a trailer too... So excited for this video series... 🤙🏻
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@donaldmoore5785
4 жыл бұрын
I can see it all now. You build a bigger trailer to get bigger logs and pretty soon you will need a bigger saw. Then more storage space. And a bigger shop. The cascade of bigger stuff needed will spin horribly out of control! Please for your own sake stop this madness before it is too late! :) Seriously, a great video and project. Thanks so much for sharing not just the steps you will go through to build it but your thoughts behind the decisions you are making. This will be fun!
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
lol it more like now the capacity of the saw and trailer are matched :) Thanks!
@stevekozlowski969
4 жыл бұрын
Hey matthew when you put the alxes in the trailer remember that 60% in the front and 40% load in the back that is for the deck length Like your videos from the band saw to the wood working you do and for have April on one of your video you made on the band saw
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
I went to 64% thanks!
@chrismontgomery1521
4 жыл бұрын
Do it Matthew and move the jack. CM in Louisiana
@9282247
4 жыл бұрын
Have you thought of doing angled deck at the back of the trailer? Kind of like a car trailer. Love your videos. Thanks
@salmonhunter7414
4 жыл бұрын
A Long beaver tail?
@kamurray67
4 жыл бұрын
Where I am from that is called a dove tail
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, it adds an extra hump to get over and doesn't contribute to usable deck space
@nathansmith5229
4 жыл бұрын
the back of the trailer would drag on the ground. not good if you are in a yard.
@arnoldromppai5395
4 жыл бұрын
@@mcremona depends how you build it if it is usable or not
@paulkoomen5262
4 жыл бұрын
Good explanation of why you are building a new trailer. Yes you can have it done by custom shop.But then you would not have the satisfaction for having done it yourself, and knowing how it was all done. Plus you cost would be higher. The rotisserie is not something a home builder will make to build their trailer nice touch, and yes it will make welding a lot easier, some thing I will also do when I build my Trailer in 2020 after all the white stuff is off the ground. Merry Christmas to you and your Family.
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul!
@BCdesign1
4 жыл бұрын
Large and obnoxiously shaped logs, I like that description!
@granferthegeek4273
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah time to get the mig welder out and change batteries in the helment, excited. BTW you got me at the end of the video, I was going what is that big steel wall??? Lol 😄
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
hahaha technically it is a wall in that orientation :D
@fred-mb500slr
4 жыл бұрын
Me to. Took a second view to realize what I was looking at. Great job. Matt
@r.j.sworkshop7883
4 жыл бұрын
Matt, one item on steel pricing, you said that the trailer is roughly 3000# and you said that steel will be about $2500, so I am going to assume that you are roughly paying about $1 a pound for steel. I don't do many large steel projects, but I have done a few 1000#+ projects and just recently a 3000#+ project, and I called around to every place that I could get steel from and most places quoted the same price if I bought 1# or 1000#. I found, and have used a steel shop that is about 45 minutes away that will pass along volume discounts based on weight. There is a break at 500#, 1000# and 2500#. It can be significant, my last 3000#+ project the quote was discounted 38% off of retail. I know this won't be the case in every location, but the extra time looking and quoting from more distance suppliers has more than made up for it on these few larger projects. Good luck on the build and I look forward to the upcoming videos. R.J.
@Thom4123
4 жыл бұрын
You will like this. I needed a small trailer to just bring my zero turn mower to my Grandparents to take Care of their lawn etc. so I just went to Harbor Freight bought the folding trailer put together called DMV to see what I needed to bring ya know trailer paper work, answer just bring the paperwork No inspection??? No inspection. My buddy bought one from Lowe’s and had to bring it in for inspection and his was already assembled!! Makes no sense you don’t know how qualified the people are to assemble a HF trailer kind of scary Lmao 😂 Take Care
@RobinLewisMakes
4 жыл бұрын
Woooooo, excited!
@Dav4122
4 жыл бұрын
7:00 snatch block!
@j.d.linkdesigns9263
4 жыл бұрын
I do close to the same things you are doing, but here in Pennsylvania. Find HUGE logs (the more crotch figure, the better), figure out how to drag them home, set up the camera and mill them up. I've been watching your processes, not only with your metal working but your large log acquisition and milling. I run a double ended alaskan mill and a really old woodmizer band mill. I pick up logs using an 18 foot car hauler and my old flat bed truck and a winch. I've been working on how to put a removable log arch on my car hauler for a while, I just don't have the metal working knowledge or equipment, do you have plans drawn up for the log arch you currently have built? I enjoy watching your videos along with your explanations of what your doing, keep up the good work! And it snows a lot here too!!! Hahaha
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
I have some drawings here: www.mattcremona.com/urban-logging/equipment/log-trailer/log-loading-arch-details?cntxt=437
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work!
@j.d.linkdesigns9263
4 жыл бұрын
@@mcremona Thanks!
@Superdave86115
4 жыл бұрын
@@mcremona Thank you for posting the plans, that's just what I needed to get me started on an arch also....wish me luck
@scotts834
4 жыл бұрын
Matt, a small motor and a old truck axle could make your trailer very maneuverable, saw a retired fellows wood splitter it was huge, he added a hydraulic motor to the axle. Wasn't fast maybe a foot per second....thought I'd give you an idea since you're building from scratch. Love the videos keep up the good work.
@scottwolfe3333
4 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome and fun to do!
@h2energynow
4 жыл бұрын
The distance from tong is also a safety factor, If every the wire or mechanism break, that extra length might add another safety factor. Awesome video.
@johnpyle8027
4 жыл бұрын
I started watching this backwards! The whole time I was wondering if you were going to buy a semi to pull this 10'000 lb. empty trailer. I hope the dually I see is what you will use. I have not seen dump trailers built this heavy! I guess too much is better than not enough though! lol
@markpalmer3071
4 жыл бұрын
I've been watching your instagram videos on this build, can't wait to see it, but for now, I think I spent more time looking at that massive RAM truck. We've only just got them over here in Aus but they are way too expensive.
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
They’re not very cheap over here either. I went used which helped but it’s still crazy how much a truck costs
@markpalmer3071
4 жыл бұрын
@@mcremona So much towing ability though! That's great, keep up the excellent content. :)
@tkjazzer
3 жыл бұрын
You just started welding with this project? Impressive
@williamchase5698
4 жыл бұрын
@Matthew Cremona look into a weight distribution hitch. It'll solve your tongue weight issues
@ypop417
4 жыл бұрын
only some of the problem if he is too back heavy nothing will fix it
@bfd1565
4 жыл бұрын
Fun and interesting video Matt.
@isbcornbinder
4 жыл бұрын
I installed a HIDDEN HITCH on the front of my Dodge Ram 2500. This front hitch makes maneuvering a trailer in tight spaces so much easier. There must be a You Tube Video.
@sibat777
4 жыл бұрын
Good luck with the build, have you considered having the axles moveable forward and back to balance the trailer
@ypop417
4 жыл бұрын
I did that with a trailer once it gets tiring to move the axels ended up leaving them in one spot and shifting the load. (trailer brake wiring is a challenge as well)
@dangermartin69
4 жыл бұрын
New truck? Wow, very nice.
@reubentheobald
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, would it also be useful to raise the height of the winch so that it doesn't have to run over the log when it's up on the trailer deck? This would also reduce some of the dragging friction by pulling more parallel to the deck.
@carlthor91
4 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly, but then he said, no goose neck, oh boy! Cheers
@jaydunbar7538
4 жыл бұрын
The only problem would be making the raised platform sturdy enough for the massive amount of pressure it would see being raised, basically be turning the mounting point into a lever.
@reubentheobald
4 жыл бұрын
You could triangulate a little platform off the drawbar without too much difficulty (only needs to be stronger than the cable), or even leave the winch low and build a raised pulley in a similar way (the compressive legs would need to be stronger for this option).
@jryanramer
4 жыл бұрын
I could see a dovetail on the end of the trailer being really useful for your application. Not sure how that would effect the arch though.
@grahamstretch6863
4 жыл бұрын
Justin Ramer Is that what we call a beaver tail, slope down at the back?
@jgriff19861947
4 жыл бұрын
Very smart the way you set this up nice work
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@davidpape9726
4 жыл бұрын
The new trailer design is sounding good. You could slope the back foot of the deck like a car hauler and enclose the roller at the apex.
@mcremona
4 жыл бұрын
I prefer to just have a low deck and not have an extra obstacle. The tail is also not really usable deck space so it adds unnecessary length. Thanks!
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